Jack Daniel bottle honors longtime salesman

LYNCHBURG, Tenn. (AP) - The Jack Daniel Distillery in Lynchburg, Tenn., has released a limited edition bottle of Jack Daniel's Old No. 7 to celebrate the 90th birthday of the brand's first salesman, Angelo Lucchesi.

According to a news release Tuesday from the company, Lucchesi helped build the brand to worldwide fame, and has spent many years as an ambassador for the product. He now lives in Memphis, Tenn., and still travels occasionally on behalf of the brand.

The bottle, available in the 750 milliliter size at 90 proof, will have a suggested retail price of $29.99. It is available at stores throughout Tennessee and in several states.

The commemorative bottle will include a brief story about Lucchesi's 57-year career with the brand.